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Federal Employee Pay Raises for 2026

This bill proposes pay raises for federal employees in 2026. This means that individuals working for the government and those paid at prevailing rates can expect an increase in their income, impacting their personal finances and purchasing power.
Key points
Most federal employees will see a 3.3% pay increase in 2026.
In addition to the base raise, federal employees will receive a 1% locality pay increase.
These changes apply to both employees under statutory pay systems and those whose rates are set based on prevailing market rates.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_493
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_493.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Most federal employees will see a 3.3% pay increase in 2026.
  • In addition to the base raise, federal employees will receive a 1% locality pay increase.
  • These changes apply to both employees under statutory pay systems and those whose rates are set based on prevailing market rates.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 493, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Labor